Two red-crowned cranes stand side by side on a mossy bank, gazing across a still, hazy pond. A gnarled willow trails pale green fronds over them, while pink azaleas bloom at the roots and a dark pine branch reaches in from the upper corner.

The scene is painted in the manner of a traditional East Asian bird-and-flower scroll, with fine ink lines, soft washes and a faintly woven silk grain. Dusty sage, warm umber and ivory drift into morning mist, leaving the right side open and quiet.